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The federal intergovernmental affairs minister, Peter Penashue, made an announcement on Thursday declaring his decision to resign from the cabinet and as a member of Parliament. He has become the second minister to resign from cabinet in less than a month. Penashue was a member of Parliament for Labrador.
Penashue mentioned in the press statement that “due to mistakes that were made by an inexperienced volunteer in filing the Elections Canada return from the last campaign, I appointed a new Official Agent to work with Elections Canada to make any needed amendments to my campaign return.” It was added that “during the examination we became aware that there were ineligible donations accepted by the former Official Agent. Although I was unaware of the inaccuracies in the return, I believe I must be accountable to the people who elected me and therefore I am stepping down as the Member of Parliament for Labrador and will seek re-election through a by-election.”
Penashue was elected as a member of Parliament, defeating his opponent and former Liberal MP Todd Russell, by 79 votes in the federal elections of May, 2011. Penashue is also resigning from his position as president of the Queen’s Privy Council of Canada. Penashue will be the second minister to offer resignation in a month, as previously former aboriginal affairs minister, John Duncan, resigned on Feb. 15 due to an improper letter he wrote to a tax court in June 2011 on behalf of a constituent. However, he still remained in his position as a Member of Parliament.
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